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  • Fact Check: Taylor Swift Did NOT Lose Five Major Sponsors After Endorsing Kamala Harris -- Site Says Story Not Real

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    Did Taylor Swift lose five major sponsors after endorsing Kamala Harris for president? No, that's not true: This story initially appeared on a website that says it "specializes in satire, parody, and humor," and that "nothing on this website is real." No actual news websites reported any of this happened. The claim appeared in an article (archived here) titled "Taylor…

    • Sep 25, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Taylor Swift Did NOT Lose Five Major Sponsors After Endorsing Kamala Harris -- Site Says Story Not Real Satire Origin
  • Fact Check: Shaq Did NOT Throw Tim Walz Out Of Restaurant Or Say 'Don't Come Back Here, You're A Disappointment'

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    Did Shaquille O'Neal throw Minnesota Governor Tim Walz out of O'Neal's restaurant, as posts on Facebook claimed? No, that's not true: This story first appeared on a website with a satire disclaimer. There is no evidence that O'Neal and Walz ever had such an interaction. The claim appeared in an article (archived here) on the Esspots website on September 7,…

    • Sep 24, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Shaq Did NOT Throw Tim Walz Out Of Restaurant Or Say 'Don't Come Back Here, You're A Disappointment' Satire Site
  • Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Say He'll 'Go To Russia' If Disrespected In US -- From Satire Article

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    Did Colin Kaepernick say he will leave for Russia if not respected properly in the United States? No, that's not true: This first appeared on a website with a satire disclaimer that publishes made-up content. There is no public or credible evidence to support this statement about Kaepernick. The claim appeared in a post (archived here) on Facebook on September…

    • Sep 19, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Say He'll 'Go To Russia' If Disrespected In US -- From Satire Article Satire Account
  • Fact Check: Coca-Cola Did NOT Cut Ties With Taylor Swift After She Endorsed Kamala Harris -- From Self-Described Satire Site

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    Did Coca-Cola cut ties with Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president? No, that's not true: This comes from a social media post that's clearly marked as satire. Coca-Cola told Lead Stories it wasn't true, and it's not even clear the company still had any contractual ties to Swift when she made her political plug. The claim appeared…

    • Sep 19, 2024
    • by: Lead Stories Staff
    Fact Check: Coca-Cola Did NOT Cut Ties With Taylor Swift After She Endorsed Kamala Harris -- From Self-Described Satire Site Satirical Post
  • Fact Check: Taylor Swift Did NOT Cancel Eras Tour Dates After Poor Ticket Sales Due To Harris 'Endorsement Backlash'

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    Did Taylor Swift cancel her Eras Tour dates after a "backlash" over her endorsement of Kamala Harris for president damaged ticket sales? No, that's not true: The site that reported that Swift had canceled "several upcoming tour dates" describes itself as a "one-stop destination for satirical news and commentary." The site's article about Swift is clearly labeled "satire." As of…

    • Sep 18, 2024
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Taylor Swift Did NOT Cancel Eras Tour Dates After Poor Ticket Sales Due To Harris 'Endorsement Backlash' Satire Site
  • Fact Check: Jack Black Did NOT Vow To Permanently Leave US -- From Satire Site

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    Did actor Jack Black vow to leave the United States permanently? No, that's not true: That story appeared on a website with a satire disclaimer. There is no evidence Black ever said such a thing. The claim appeared in an article (archived here) on the Esspots website on July 19, 2024, under the title "Breaking: Jack Black Vows To Leave…

    • Sep 18, 2024
    • by: Lead Stories Staff
    Fact Check: Jack Black Did NOT Vow To Permanently Leave US -- From Satire Site Satire Site
  • Fact Check: NFL Did NOT Say It Was Considering Banning Taylor Swift From Superbowl -- It's From Satire Article

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    Is the National Football League "reportedly considering banning" Taylor Swift from the Super Bowl, saying, "We're Tired of Her"? No, that's not true: This claim comes from an article on a website with a satire disclaimer. No publicly available evidence confirms the article's information. The claim appeared in an article (archived here) by Esspots on January 30, 2024. The article…

    • Sep 13, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NFL Did NOT Say It Was Considering Banning Taylor Swift From Superbowl -- It's From Satire Article Satire Origin
  • Fact Check: Taylor Swift Did NOT Lose 'Brand Deals Worth $125 Million' After Endorsing Kamala Harris

    Fact Check

    Did Taylor Swift lose "brand deals worth $125 million" after endorsing Kamala Harris? No, that's not true: The online rumor came from a website that labels itself as satire. The article didn't even mention the name of the Democratic presidential nominee. The claim appeared in a post (archived here) on Facebook on September 12, 2024. It said: Taylor Swift Loses…

    • Sep 13, 2024
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Taylor Swift Did NOT Lose 'Brand Deals Worth $125 Million' After Endorsing Kamala Harris Satire Origin
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence ABC Fired Presidential Debate Moderators David Muir And Linsey Davis -- Claim Came From Website With Satire Label

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    Did the ABC television network fire the hosts of the September 10, 2024, U.S. presidential debate, calling them "a disgrace"? No, that's not true: A self-described satire and parody website published the story about the pair's supposed firing. Lead Stories found nothing authoritative to substantiate the claim that ABC fired the two. The claim originated from an article (archived here)…

    • Sep 12, 2024
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: NO Evidence ABC Fired Presidential Debate Moderators David Muir And Linsey Davis -- Claim Came From Website With Satire Label Satire Origin
  • Fact Check: Gordon Ramsay Did NOT Throw Tim Walz Out of 'Hell's Kitchen' -- It's From Satire Article

    Fact Check

    Did celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay throw Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz out of his "Hell's Kitchen" restaurant in New York City, saying, "Don't come back here, you woke creep"? No, that's not true: This story initially appeared in an article on a website with a satire disclaimer, known for publishing fabricated content. No publicly available or credible evidence supports this claim.…

    • Sep 11, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Gordon Ramsay Did NOT Throw Tim Walz Out of 'Hell's Kitchen' -- It's From Satire Article Satire Origin
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